Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony was arrested this morning on suspicion of DUI. Carmelo's lawyer issued an apology on his behalf. Click here to watch video on this story.
NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, hours after his worst game of the season.
Police said the Denver Nuggets forward was arrested on Interstate 25. He was pulled over for weaving and failing to dim his lights.
Detective Sharon Hahn said Anthony, who was alone in the car, failed a series of sobriety tests. He was ticketed and released at the scene, but Hahn did not know how he got home. Denver police don't jail DUI suspects and Anthony was no exception, Hahn said.
Anthony is due in court May 14.
Mark Warkentien, the Nuggets' vice president of basketball operations, said the team was aware of the situation but declined comment.
Anthony apologized through his attorney, Dan Recht.
"Carmelo apologizes to his fans, the Denver community, his teammates and the Nuggets organization for the distraction this is causing them," Recht said.
He said Anthony consented to a blood test, but results won't be available for about two weeks.
In the meantime, "Carmelo will try to stay focused on his family and his team," Recht said. source
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